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"DOCKLANDS CHESS" is not immune from the rises in the Cost of Living.

BREAKING NEWS:

It is with the deepest regret that I have to inform all our regulars, as well as the wider chess playing world, that long time supporter not of just my events but all those in London and beyond, namely Paul Haddock (King's Head & Pimlico) has passed away at the early age of just 60.  He will be greatly missed!

Thank you for your patience and support.

Welcome to the home of "Docklands Chess Club".

A chess 'experience' for everyone.  Whether you're an expert or just a beginner you'll find some games to suit your ability.

The 129th tournament has been supported by ONLY 14 players! Sadly a big financial loss due to an unfortunate clash with the London Chess Classic!

Thank you one and all!

My personal thanks to each and everyone who supported us!  A special thanks to all who helped with the furniture and equipment setting up and down.

yElena sends her thanks and best wishes.  She says that she enjoyed meeting everyone and looks forward to offering more edible delights next time.

See the results page for the list of Prize-Winners.

Please come and join us again, in Poplar, on Saturday 25th January for the 1st tournament of 2025!

Format:- Our 15th Year in Poplar

6 x 60 Minute Rounds with a 30 minute break for lunch after Round 3 finishes at 2pm.

Digital DGT clocks are used now and so the rate of play will be 25 minutes plus a 5 second increment from move 1, in each round.

Play starts at approximately 10.30am.

Round Two at 11.45am.

Round Three at 1.00pm

Lunch Break!

Round Four at 2.30pm

Round Five at 3.45pm

Round Six at 5.00pm

Giving out of the prizes by 6.20 pm.-before if possible!

2 rating bands; Minor below 1650 ECF and Major below 2000 FIDE.

Entry Fee (if notified in advance of intention to play) ; £33 with a £3 discount for junior players under 18 and senior players over 60.

NO LATE ENTRIES on the day unless numbers allow!

FREE unlimited tea & coffee between 1:00pm & 3:00pm plus a sandwich style lunch before 2:30pm!